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Since the founding of the Office of Sustainability in 2012, UW-Madison has made great strides in efforts to make campus more environmentally friendly. However, there are still problems around waste and food management that need to be addressed.

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Events aim to promote campus sustainability as university, students celebrate Earth Week

By Gianina Dinon | Apr. 16, 2018

Earth Day is celebrated globally on April 22, but UW-Madison’s Office of Sustainability, along with other student groups, is dedicating an entire week to celebrating earth and learning about sustainability. While UW-Madison has organized events around Earth Day in the past, this year’s focus has shifted to focus on sustainability in the life of the individual, as well as in the broader context of society.

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Milwaukee journalism group slams UWM after Madison complies with open records requests

By Breman Keasey | Apr. 16, 2018

After UW-Madison released information about sexual harassment cases on campus within the last 20 years, Media Milwaukee — an online news site run through a journalism class — fired off a tweet calling out UW-Milwaukee administration about its slow response time to multiple open records requests Thursday.

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Burglaries occur in Grainger, police think they are connected

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 16, 2018

UW-Madison police are investigating four instances of burglary and theft between Friday, April 13 and Monday, according to a UW-Madison Crime Warning. The crimes — believed to be connected — occurred in unlocked offices, classrooms and at Capital Cafe in Grainger Hall, according to the alert. Police believe the same suspect is responsible for all four crimes.

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Nursing school’s program expansion to help older adults in rural communities

By Maggie Chandler | Apr. 15, 2018

Older adults living in rural communities will benefit from an expansion of health and wellness programs in UW-Madison’s School of Nursing.

Native American pharmacy students used the Wunk Sheek Spring Powwow as an opportunity to connect members of the Native community with important medical resources.

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Powwow connects community to healthcare professionals

By Sydney Widell | Apr. 15, 2018

Speaking over the sound of powwow drums, UW-Madison pharmacy student Kym Ludwig compared the sugar contents in different energy drinks and helped administer free diabetes risk tests to eventgoers at an informational booth tucked between indigenous food vendors and stalls selling beaded jewelry. Ludwig, who is also a member of the Native American Center for Health Professions, or NACHP, said she hoped Saturday’s Wunk Sheek Spring Powwow would be an opportunity to start conversations with Native community members about diabetes — a disease which disproportionately affects Native people — as well as healthcare in general. The powwow, which is in its 49th year, has historically drawn thousands of students, Madison community members and Native Americans from around the state, but this is the first time NACHP has partnered with the School of Pharmacy there. The Wisconsin Society of Pharmacy Students’ organization Operation Diabetes, as well as other NACHP students, were present at the powwow offering free risk screenings for the disease. “It’s good to raise awareness about Type two diabetes,” Ludwig said.

Through the annual Spring Powwow, the UW-Madison Native community aims to educate the greater Madison community about Native culture and customs.

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Students, community honor diversity of Native cultures at spring powwow

By Sydney Widell | Apr. 15, 2018

In an effort to shed light on the diversity of the Native American community of students, Madison community members and members of Native communities statewide came together Saturday to celebrate indigenous cultures at the 49th annual Spring Powwow, hosted by UW-Madison student group Wunk Sheek.

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Future of UW's poultry program uncertain

By Chris Lueneburg | Apr. 14, 2018

Watch as poultry specialist Ron Kean gives The Daily Cardinal a tour of the campus lab and reveals the future plans for the major.

Union Council members passed a resolution Monday that would remove former KKK fraternity members names from Memorial Union Spaces

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Madison students, community members discuss economic inequality in U.S., Wisconsin

By Kayla Huynh | Apr. 12, 2018

Members of local chapters of Our Wisconsin Revolution said in a panel Thursday that messaging needs to improve regarding social and economic inequality. According to the OWR website, the organization aims to take the Wisconsin government back from elite power, as well as address racial and economic inequality around the state.

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After ALPs’ growing pains and unpaid work, student finance committee ups salary cap

By Robyn Cawley | Apr. 12, 2018

After struggling with their budget for months, the Student Services Financial Committee passed legislation that will increase a General Student Services pay cap by $10,000 if they present “sufficient information,” Thursday night.

UHS hopes Chlamydia self-screening will help catch positive infections early so female students can be treated as soon as possible.

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UW-Madison to participate in survey gauging sexual violence prevention programs

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 12, 2018

UW-Madison students may soon see an email from the University of Kentucky in their inboxes. Multi College Bystander Education Efficacy is a national survey aimed at ensuring the most effective training is provided to students to reduce the risk of violence and maintain student well-being.

Milked twice daily by a milking machine — which is operated by student workers — the cows produce anywhere from 3,000 to 7,000 pounds of milk per day.

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Student-run dairy farm offers hands-on experience in production of Babcock Hall dairy

By Kayla Huynh | Apr. 12, 2018

Though UW-Madison is well-known for its Babcock milk and ice cream, many students don’t know where their dairy products come from.

Students seeking a deeper appreciation for and understanding of Wisconsin cuisine, specifically staples such as the sauerkraut on brats and the beer flowing from taps and kegs, need look no further than UW-Madison’s own Food Sciences department.

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Bottoms up: Students develop real-world expertise in beer, fermentation

By Megan Provost | Apr. 12, 2018

Students seeking a deeper appreciation for and understanding of Wisconsin cuisine, specifically staples such as the sauerkraut on brats and the beer flowing from taps and kegs, need look no further than UW-Madison’s own Food Sciences department.

“Not only do women make great farmers, but they also bring innovation, new ideas and hard work into this industry,” said Association of Women Agriculture Media Relations spokesperson Emily Matzke.

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Women agriculturists may be the answer for dwindling farm industry

By Robyn Cawley | Apr. 11, 2018

“Not only do women make great farmers, but they also bring innovation, new ideas and hard work into this industry,” said Association of Women Agriculture Media Relations spokesperson Emily Matzke.

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After security breaches, new cybersecurity policy to protect vulnerable university data

By Grace Wallner | Apr. 11, 2018

Your social security number will be more secure in UW-Madison’s system once the university unveils their new Cybersecurity Risk Management Policy, which looks to protect other vulnerable information like legal and health data and research.

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Sandeen says delayed UW System restructuring deadline will help student experience

By Bremen Keasey | Apr. 10, 2018

As UW College administration grapples with “thousands” of decisions in merging the state’s two-year colleges with four-year schools, Chancellor Cathy Sandeen said this week she is pushing to help her students get the help they need during this turbulent time.

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Students, administration discuss future of cultural centers on campus

By Sydney Widell | Apr. 10, 2018

Representatives from the Multicultural Student Center met UW-Madison officials and representatives from the Associated Students of Madison Tuesday to advocate for cultural centers for groups who will be displaced from their Red Gym locations by construction this summer. Interim Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lori Berquam and Vice Provost Patrick Sims, among others, met with students who are interested in creating additional spaces for under-represented communities on campus, according to UW-Madison spokesperson Meredith McGlone.

UW-Madison is closing DoIT technology stores to adopt new business model

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Finalists chosen for chief information officer position

By Ethan Feller | Apr. 10, 2018

A search and screen committee has named two finalists for the next chief information officer and vice provost for information technology, the university announced Tuesday.

The Student Occupational Therapy Association has set up bag-collection bins in the Morgridge Center, Smith Hall, Union South, the Natatorium and the SHELL.

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Student org collects backpacks for Dane County homeless community

By Lawrence Andrea | Apr. 9, 2018

If you have a spare backpack, a UW-Madison student organization in the Department of Kinesiology may be interested in it. The Student Occupational Therapy Association has set up collection bins across the UW-Madison campus in an effort to collect bags like backpacks, athletic bags and suitcases to give to homeless individuals and families across the Dane County community.

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Sociology Department TA placed in non-teaching role after sexual harassment allegations

By Maggie Chandler | Apr. 9, 2018

A teaching assistant in the Sociology Department has been put in a non-teaching role and will leave the university at the end of the academic year after additional concerns about their conduct — following a sexual harassment case — arose again this fall.

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With extra funding, chemistry building adds renovations

By Maggie Chandler | Apr. 8, 2018

Students and faculty who dealt with outdated facilities, tight space and course enrollment issues inside UW-Madison’s chemistry building can rest assured that their concerns will be addressed after the Board of Regents granted $29.3 million in extra spending for the renovation.